Remote Range Shepherd: Expert Sheep & Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Eldorado (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Three meals daily or cooking facility

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to care for sheep on the range in Texas. The role requires spending the majority of workdays on the range with round-the-clock availability and a focus on sheep production.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with tasks including feeding, health checks, and movement of livestock. Experience in livestock handling is preferred; candidates should be able to operate ranch equipment, work outdoors in all weather, and stay in remote locations as part of a small

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience preferred
• Ability to perform tasks capably and efficiently
• Willingness to live and work in isolated ranger settings

Responsibilities

• Attend sheep on the range and ranch.
• Provide basic emergency medical care and monitoring.
• Assist with shearing, docking, tagging, and lambing seasons.
• Load livestock for transport and manage feeding/water.
• Maintain fences and facilities; monitor for hazards.

Skills

Livestock care

Ranch work

Animal health care

Equipment operation

Rope handling

Tools

ATV operation

Tractor operation

Roping techniques

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers to care for sheep on the range in Texas. The role requires spending the majority of workdays on the range with round-the-clock availability and a focus on sheep production.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with tasks including feeding, health checks, and movement of livestock. Experience in livestock handling is preferred; candidates should be able to operate ranch equipment, work outdoors in all weather, and stay in remote locations as part of a small